Malter family Essays

substantial influence on children. Everything that a child says, does, and/or reacts to a situation is because of his or her parents. In The Chosen, by Chaim Potok, the main families are the Malter and Saunders family. David Malter is a teacher and Reb Saunders is a rabbi. They have expectations for their sons, Reuven Malter and Danny Saunders, of who they become. Most children do not aspire to become what their parents want them to, not because they are insubordinate, but the that the balance of

Potok's novel "The Chosen," the Malter and Saunders families exemplify differing responses to the challenges faced by Jewish immigrants in mid-20th century America, as well as the aftermath of the Holocaust. Through their beliefs and actions, Potok showcases the multifaceted nature of Jewish identity and the various paths individuals take to navigate their heritage in a new cultural context. The Malter family, particularly through the character of Reuven's father, David Malter, embodies a progressive and

only for Hassan but also for Sohrab. Amir also stands up for his family, redeeming himself. "Hassan is dead now. That boy sleeping on the couch is Hassan's son. He's my nephew. That's what you tell people when they ask... And one more thing, General Sahib, you will never again refer to him as 'Hazara boy' in my presence. He has a name and it's Sohrab" (Hosseini 361). Again, in this quote, Amir redeems himself to Hassan and his family by standing up to General Sahib. Proving to Hassan that he was faithful

Chaim Potok emphasizes the importance of family loyalty and love in his book, The Chosen. Throughout the novel, readers learn how the presence of commitment within a household, or lack thereof, positively and negatively affects a family’s relationship. Loyalty acts as a major key to stability in any lasting relationship. Within a healthy family, parents exhibit loyalty by protecting, teaching, and unconditionally loving their children. Children return this act of love by obeying and wholeheartedly

Reuven Malter, the narrator in Chaim Potoks novel, The Chosen, tells a story about his friendship with Danny. Reuven tells us that there are many differences between the two boys. Their fathers think differently. Reuven’s father, David Malter, is an orthodox Jew who is less strict in the Jewish tradition. Danny’s father Reb Saunders, however, is a stricter Hasidic Jew. Despite some obstacles and even though the fathers have different opinions, Reuven and Danny still managed to stay friends. David

psychologist so he can help other people as they go through troubling times. Danny and his father, Reb Saunders, never talk unless it’s about their religion, Hasidic Judaism. At a religious service, when Reb Saunders quizzes Danny on gematriya, Reuven Malter, a friend of Danny’s, “saw Danny’s body go rigid again, as it had done before his father

throughout the book. The theme of loyalty to family reappears over and over throughout the story. Readers can observe it in most of the book’s eighteen chapters. This theme makes itself known in three distinct ways. These ways that the theme of family loyalty use all revolve around the Saunders and Malters families. The way Danny defends his father’s reputation, the way he obeys him, and how Reuven and his dad are there for each other are all examples of family loyalty in this book. Readers observe

Saunders, Mr. Galanter, and Mr. Malter display outstanding dedication with what they do. In the words of Jessie Owens, “We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.” Reb Saunders, Mr. Galanter, and Mr. Malter live that out extremely effectively. Reb Saunders exhibits dedication in a couple ways throughout the book. Clearly, Reb has displayed that he loves his family very much. He cares especially

Reb Saunders, the Rebe, raises Danny in silence while David Malter, raises Reuven as an orthodox Jew. Each at some point question their part in their religion and the world, struggling to accept the life they have. After crossing paths at a baseball game, Danny Saunders and Reuven Malter seem to both evoke daunting opinions, clearly condescending each other. When Reuven injures his eye, ending up in a hospital both their fathers, David Malter and Reb Saunders try to bring them closer. Both ultimately

In The Chosen by Chaim Potok, two boys named Reuven Malter and Danny Saunders live fairly dissimilar lives in New York during the 1940’s. While both belong to Orthodox Jewish families, Danny’s family believes in Hasidism, an isolated sect with strict rules. They go to different schools and attend different synagogues. What could bring them together? Ironically, it takes a baseball game. This irony continues throughout the book; specifically in their extraordinary friendship, their diametrical fathers

brilliant so Reuven Malter was bright. What implications does the kind of son have on the fathering style? Reb Saunders states it best, “Better I should have no son than to have a brilliant son who had no soul.”(p. 285) In his eyes, the soul separates the bright from the brilliant. As in gardening, with each seed need different methods of tending, so each father according to his child's need may need a different style of parenting. To the brilliant son who grows up in a family where piety and compassion

more dads, and the sad part is, many cases of a missing father are simply because of boys refusing to step into manhood and the role they need to play. Chaim Potok’s novel, The Chosen, showcases fatherhood in the characters of Reb Saunders, David Malter, and Danny Saunders. Throughout history, people have searched for the perfect way to bring up a child. Debates went on between child psychologists about corporal punishment, how much a child should be allowed

novel describes the life of two boys, Danny Saunders and Reuven Malter, one of which has been granted the freedom to choose his own destiny, and the other has already had his life mapped out since the day of his birth. Throughout his childhood and much of his adolescence, Danny struggled between the life he wants and the one chosen for him by his father, Reb Saunders, the rabbi a Hasidic congregation. As the eldest son of his family, Danny has been born into the position of the future rabbi of his

is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.” A person’s character defines them. In Chaim Potok’s book The Chosen, the reader gains an understanding of the character qualities of Reuven Malter. Reuven proves himself a kindhearted young man through his behavior towards Danny Saunders as well as many others. Throughout the book, Reuven displays forgiveness, intelligence, and determination through adversity. Firstly, Reuven shows forgiveness

received more than you deserve in this world, and a true companion, one to hear your troubles and to help you through them, and you to do the same. But imagine for a second that you and your dearest friend come from families that are complete opposites. So goes the tale of Reuven Malter and Danny Saunders, two friends in an extremely odd relationship who were brought together through an injury from a baseball game. Out of the two book of the first semester, I enjoyed The Chosen written by Chaim Potok

Friends are the family one chooses for himself. In many cases, close friends are involved or interested in the same types of activities. Though often heralded as the maker of friendships, these shared activities often are not. Similar interest may bring people together, but what makes friends stay together is a sense of belonging and support. Most people find friends who can provide for them something that they do not receive from their families. In Chaim Potok’s novel The Chosen, Danny Saunders

The Chosen 1) At one point in The Chosen, Mr. Malter says, “A man can raise a child any way he wishes. What a price to pay for a soul.” I believe this statement is saying that A man may not always raise his child the right way, and this could limit a positive future for the child. This quote is referring to Danny and his father, Reb, the Tzaddik of the Russian Hasidic Jews. Mr.Malter was inferring to how Danny’s father brought him up in silence, not talking to Danny unless he was upset or talking

I had finally come to accept it. We had begun to communicate with out wyes, with nods of our heads, with gestures of our hands. But we did not speak to each other. I had no idea how he was getting along in psychology, or how his family was, but I heard no bad news, so I assumed things were more or less all right.” [Potok, p 243] Even though Danny hates it as well, he accepts it, but Reuven is furious at Reb Saunders for torturing his son even further. He believes that the silence

“‘Before you tell me how much you hate me,’ he said quietly, ‘let me tell you that I’m sorry about what happened.’”(p.61). Danny also displays his uneasiness toward Reuven when he asks his father, Reb Saunders, if Reuben can stay at their house since Mr. Malter, Reuven’s dad, got extremely sick and had to stay in the hospital for a month. Danny also explained what he read to Reuven so that Reuven could understand it also. Danny showed how worried he was toward Reuven multiple times in the

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines loyal as, "Unswerving in allegiance." Family loyalty, therefore, involves staunch commitment to the relationships and to the vision of the family. In the family setting especially, loyalty stands as a fundamental element of healthy relationships. Parents show their loyalty by making difficult decisions based on their convictions about the best path for their children. Trust grows from security in steadfast loyalty, resulting in obedience from children, even